Propensity Stages and Management Stages Hip (modified Ficat-Arlet) Shoulder (Cruess) Lunate (Lichtman) Knee (Koshino) Scaphoid (Herbert and Lanzetta) Management 0 – Silent + NWB joints – Immobilization, NSAIDs WB joints – a. Realignment osteotomyb. Core decompression +/- bone grafting or MSC therapy I – Suggestive clinically and MRI + +…
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The Importance of CNA Training in Handling Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease present significant challenges to healthcare providers due to the complex and progressive nature of these conditions. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) play a pivotal role in the care of patients suffering from these diseases, providing support that directly impacts patient well-being. With over 6 million Americans living…
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Comparing Spinal Adjustments, Shockwave Therapy, And the Graston Technique for Tendonitis Management
Tendonitis, characterized by the inflammation and irritation of tendons, can cause significant pain and impede daily activities. Effective management of tendonitis is for restoring mobility and reducing discomfort. Recent studies by the Mayo Clinic, the Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, and Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports have explored various treatment…
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS
Zero Position of Saha
Zero Position Zero position is the position during elevation in coronal or sagittal plane or in any plane where: Zero position of shoulder The humerus is elevated to about 165° with individual variations and is in the newly acquired scapular plane (around 45° anterior to the coronal plane). The humeral…
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS
Triangles of Neck
Triangles Subdivisions Boundaries Floor Contents Clinical relevance Anterior Digastric (submandibular) – further subdivided into 3 small triangles:a. Lesser’sb. Pirogov’sc. Beclard’s 2 digastric belliesMandible Mylohyoid Submandibular glandSubmandibular nodesFacial nerve – Marginal mandibular branch (MMB)Facial vesselsLingual vesselsHypoglossal nerveNerve to mylohyoid Incision 2 finger breadth below inferior border of mandible avoids MMB of…
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How to apply for King’s Award?
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, formerly known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, is presented annually to UK voluntary sector groups. Recipients are announced in the London Gazette on 2nd of June, marking Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation anniversary. Starting in 2023, the awards will shift to 14 November,…
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS
Colorectal carcinoma – Duke Staging and Management
TNM stage Duke’s stage Description 5 yr survival Surgery Chemotherapy Radiotherapy 0 – Tis, N0, M0 Limited to mucosa >95% Local excision/polypectomy → Surveillance No No Mnemonic I – T1-2, N0, M0 A A-Ok limited to bowel wall only 90% Wide surgical resection + Anastomosis No No II – T3-4,…
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Spleen, Liver, Kidney Trauma
Approach to abdominal trauma has been discussed earlier. Spleen Injury Liver Injury Kidney Injury General 2nd m/c injured intra-abdominal organ in blunt trauma m/c injury requiring operative intervention in blunt trauma m/c injured intra-abdominal organ overall m/c injured intra-abdominal organ in blunt trauma m/c from blunt trauma maximum warm ischemia…